About the American College of Surgeons

The American College of Surgeons is a scientific and educational association of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to improve the quality of care for the surgical patient by setting high standards for surgical education and practice.

The letters FACS (Fellow of the American College of Surgeons) after a surgeon's name mean that the surgeon's education and training, professional qualifications, surgical competence, and ethical conduct have passed a rigorous evaluation and have been found to be consistent with the high standards established and demanded by the College.

ACS Updates

Timothy C. Flynn, MD, FACS, currently serves as the Chair of the American College of Surgeons Board of Governors. Dr. Flynn presented a wonderful report in October on the American College of Surgeons Professional Association and activities of the American College of Surgeons. The Executive Office encourages all surgeons to read his report as it contains a wealth of information on topics and interests of member surgeons.